“Like many of you, I watched yesterday\u2019s troubling events in Washington with deep concern, first, for our democracy, but also for the safety and health of all those who were being attacked because of the unwillingness of some to accept the results of the November presidential election. As a Jesuit and Mercy university, we teach and promote truth, justice, non-violence, respect and the ability to engage in dialogue with those whose opinions may be different from our own. Violence never solves discord, and yesterday\u2019s destructive actions were both deplorable and unlawful. We pray for those who were injured and lost their lives. Now more than ever, let us do all we can \u2014 individually and collectively \u2014 to unify our divided country and communities. I encourage you to read the collective statement from me and presidents of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, which is included below.<\/p>\n
Stay safe and healthy so we can see each other in person very soon!”<\/p>\n
Sincerely,
\nAntoine M. Garibaldi
\nPresident<\/p>\n
We, the presidents of the Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, condemn in the strongest terms the assault on our democratic processes by the mob that attempted to interfere with yesterday\u2019s Electoral College certification in our nation\u2019s capital. We join with those citizens and civic organizations across the country that call for an end to the rhetoric and violence that have surrounded this otherwise peaceful election.<\/p>\n
Violence of any kind is inimical to the principles of democracy upon which this nation was built. The motivations and actions of those who have persisted in denigrating our system of laws are a sad and unfortunate result of tactics that have torn the fabric of our nation.<\/p>\n
The president and his adherents bear responsibility for perpetuating false rumors and unsubstantiated facts regarding the election. It is time that the president concede his loss to duly-elected President Biden and allow the smooth and peaceful transition of power, which will be completed on January 20th.<\/p>\n
As leaders of institutions dedicated to the promotion of justice and truth, we commit ourselves to working for understanding and reconciliation in the days ahead. We call for a recommitment to the ideals of fairness, justice, racial equity, and inclusion to which our nation aspires today.<\/p>\n
Rev. Michael J. Garanzini, S.J.
\nPresident, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities<\/p>\n
Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J.
\nPresident, Boston College<\/p>\n
John J. Hurley, J.D.
\nPresident, Canisius College<\/p>\n
Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J.
\nPresident, College of the Holy Cross<\/p>\n
Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J.
\nPresident, Creighton University<\/p>\n
Dr. Mark R. Nemec
\nPresident, Fairfield University<\/p>\n
Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J.
\nPresident, Fordham University<\/p>\n
Dr. John J. DeGioia
\nPresident, Georgetown University<\/p>\n
Dr. Thayne M. McCulloh
\nPresident, Gonzaga University<\/p>\n
Dr. Michael D. Johnson
\nPresident, John Carroll University<\/p>\n
Dr. Linda M. LeMura
\nPresident, Le Moyne College<\/p>\n
Dr. Timothy Law Snyder
\nPresident, Loyola Marymount University<\/p>\n
Dr. Jo Ann Rooney
\nPresident, Loyola University Chicago<\/p>\n
Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J.
\nPresident, Loyola University Maryland<\/p>\n
Tania Tetlow, J.D.
\nPresident, Loyola University New Orleans<\/p>\n
Dr. Michael R. Lovell
\nPresident, Marquette University<\/p>\n
Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J.
\nPresident, Regis University<\/p>\n
Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J.
\nPresident, Rockhurst University<\/p>\n
Dr. Mark C. Reed
\nPresident, Saint Joseph’s University<\/p>\n
Dr. Fred Pestello
\nPresident, Saint Louis University<\/p>\n
Dr. Eugene J. Cornacchia
\nPresident, Saint Peter’s University<\/p>\n
Rev. Kevin F. O’Brien, S.J.
\nPresident, Santa Clara University<\/p>\n
Rev. Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J.
\nPresident, Seattle University<\/p>\n
Dr. E. Joseph Lee, II
\nPresident, Spring Hill College<\/p>\n
Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
\nPresident, The University of Scranton<\/p>\n
Dr. Antoine M. Garibaldi
\nPresident, University of Detroit Mercy<\/p>\n
Rev. Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.
\nPresident, University of San Francisco<\/p>\n
Rev. Michael J. Graham, S.J.
\nPresident, Xavier University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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